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Criminal and civil hearings.
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A crime is regarded as a wrong done to the state. Prosecutions are usually commenced by the state though they may be brought by a private citizen. If the prosecution is successful the accused person ' Defendant ' is liable to punishment. Some crimes have specific victims such as 'rape '. A man commits rape if he has unlawful sexual intercourse with a woman, who at the time of intercourse does not consent, and knowing that she does not consent, or being reckless as to whether she consents. Others such as Treason or Speeding can be committed without causing loss to any particular person. Criminal and civil hearings take place in different courts with different rules and procedure; there is also a different standard of proof. In a Criminal trial the prosecution must prove the accused guilty 'beyond reasonable doubt '. In a criminal trial the plaintiff {Attorney for the defense} must...
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